TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.
■Hybrid system overheat warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine is overheating
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( →P.611)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
→ Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( →P.611)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

5708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Malfunction indicator lamp*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■SRS warning light
■ABS warning light
■Electric power steering system warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The hybrid system;
 The electronic engine control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The emission control system (if equipped)
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The SRS airbag system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red/yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power
Steering) system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■PCS warning light (warning buzzer)
■LTA indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes or illuminates)
(If equipped)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS
(Pre-Collision System).
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision S ystem) has become tempo-
rarily unavailable, corrective action may be neces -
sary.
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display. ( →P.353, 581)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle
Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warn-
ing light will illuminate.
→ P.361
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange) (If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist)
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display. ( →P.371)

5728-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Toyota parking assist-sensor OFF indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■PKSB OFF indicator*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a ma lfunction in the Toyota parking assist-
sensor function
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable,
possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with
ice, etc.
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display. ( →P.416, 578)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
If “Parking Support Brake Malfunction Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed on the multi-information display:
Indicates a malfun ction in the PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
If “Parking Assist Unavaila ble” is displayed on the
multi-information display:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable,
possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with
ice, etc.
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display. ( →P.424, 578)

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When trouble arises
■BSM OFF indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■RCTA OFF indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Slip indicator light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a ma lfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) function
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
Indicates that the rear bum per around the radar sen-
sor is covered with dirt, etc. ( →P.408)
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display. ( →P.394, 578)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert) function
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
Indicates that the rear bum per around the radar sen-
sor is covered with dirt, etc. ( →P.408)
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display. ( →P.394, 578)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system;
 The TRC system;
 The Trail Mode function; or
 The hill-start assist control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.

5748-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control/PKSB (if equipped)
warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.
■Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
■Parking brake indicator
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
 Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
 Drive-Start Control is operating;
 Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or
 Parking Support Brake function (for static objects)
(if equipped) is operating
→ Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-
information display and head-up display (if
equipped).
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
→ Release the accelerator pedal and depress the
brake pedal.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malf unction in the brake hold system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable re pairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully
engaged or released
→ Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns o ff after the parking brake
is fully released, the sys tem is operating normally.

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When trouble arises
■Tire pressure warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warnin g
buzzer)*
*: Driver’s and front passenger’ s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sou nds to alert the
driver and front pass enger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt
is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after
the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the light comes on af ter blinking for approxi-
mately 1 minute (a buzzer does not sound):
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
→ Have the system checked by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
When the light comes on (a buzzer sounds):
Low tire inflation press ure from natural causes
→ Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the speci-
fied cold tire inflation pressure level. ( →P.624)
Low tire inflation pressure from flat tire
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( →P.576)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 8.3 L
(2.2 gal., 1.8 I mp. gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten
their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the
front passenger’s seat belt also needs to be
fastened to make the w arning light (warning
buzzer) turn off.

5768-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights*1 (warning buzzer)*2
*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*2: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passen-
ger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the
buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches
a certain speed.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the b uzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
■Front passenger detection sensor,
seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is place d on the front pas-
senger seat, the front passenger detection sensor may cause the warn -
ing light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is place d on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate
properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will
come on if the fuel tank becomes com- pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty,
refuel the vehicle i mmediately. The mal-
function indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction in dicator lamp does
not go off, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon
as possible.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge
becomes insufficien t or the voltage tem-
porarily drops, the electric power steer -
ing system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound.
At this time, the func tions of the air con-
ditioning, etc. may be partially limited in order to reduce the power consumption
of the 12-volt battery.
■When the tire pressure warning
light comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is
punctured.
If a tire is punctured: →P.582, 593
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the power switch to OFF then turn
it to ON. Check if the tire pressure warn - ing light comes on or blinks.
If the tire pressure warning light blinks
for approximately 1 minute then stays
on
There may be a malfunction in the tire
pressure warning system. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi -
ately.
If the tire pressure warning light
comes on
1 After the temperature of the tires has
lowered sufficiently, check the infla - tion pressure of each tire and adjust
them to the specified level.
2 If the warning light does not turn off
even after several minutes have
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.

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When trouble arises
elapsed, check that the inflation
pressure of each tire is at the speci - fied level and perfo rm initialization.
( →P.523)
■The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure w arning light may
come on due to natural causes such as
natural air leaks and tire inflation pres - sure changes caused by temperature. In
this case, adjusting the tire inflation
pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a com -
pact spare tire (vehicles with com -
pact spare tire)
The compact spare tire is not equipped
with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off
even though the flat tire has been
replaced with the spare tire. Replace the spare tire with the standard tire and
adjust the tire inflation pressure. The tire
pressure warning light will go off after a few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure
warning system may not function
properly
→ P.512
WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or a
warning buzzer sounds when a
warning message is shown on
the multi-information display*
Check and follow the message shown
on the multi-information display.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.*: Warning lights illuminate in red or
yellow and the warning buzzer
beeps once or sounds continu -
ously.
■When the electric power steer - ing system warning light comes
on
When the light comes on yellow, the assist to the power steering is
restricted. When the light comes on
red, the assist to the power steering is lost and handling operations of the
steering wheel become extremely
heavy. If the steering wheel becomes heavier
than usual when operating, hold firmly
and operate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following pre -
cautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in
death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light
comes on even after tire inflation
pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the
tires. If a tire is flat, change it with
the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and
braking. If the ve hicle tires deterio- rate, you could lo se control of the
steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leak -
age should occur
The tire pressure warning system
may not activate immediately.

5788-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages according to operation conditions and
vehicle specifications.
■If a message about an operation is
shown
●If a message about an operation of
the accelerator pedal or brake pedal is shown
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warn -
ing system operates properly
Do not install tires with different speci - fications or manufacturers, as the tire
pressure warning system may not
operate properly.
If a warning message is
displayed
The multi-information display
shows warnings of system
malfunctions, incorrectly per -
formed operations, and mes -
sages that indicate a need for
maintenance. When a message
is shown, perform the correc -
tion procedure appropriate to
the message.
If a warning message is dis -
played again after the appropri -
ate actions have been performed,
contact any aut horized Toyota
retailer or Toyo ta authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
When a message about charging
is displayed, refer to P.160.